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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Nigeria by plane, car, or bus

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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lagos
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lagos (LOS)plane DUR - LOS
11h 11m
$367–1,019
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Warri
cheapest
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Warri (QRW)plane DUR - QRW
21h 55m
$316–868
Drive 6,994.1 km
1. Drive from Durban to Lagoscar 6,994.1 km
4d 9h
$1,133–1,637
Bus to Margate, fly to Lagos
1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus
2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Lagos (LOS)plane MGH - LOS
14h 50m
$519–1,523
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Benin City
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Benin City (BNI)plane DUR - BNI
22h 20m
$366–1,017

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lagos (LOS) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 51mAverage Duration

$352Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durban to Nigeria.

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Distance: 5,052.3 km
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Nigeria?

South African Airways, Safair, and CemAir fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lagos (LOS) once daily.

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Lagos, Nigeria(opens in a new window)

Lagos or Lagos City is the most populous city in Nigeria, with an estimated population of 21 million in 2015. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. Due to the large urban population and port traffic volumes, Lagos is classified as a Medium-Port Megacity.

Things to do in Lagos

Apapa Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

The Apapa Amusement Park is an amusement park in Lagos, Nigeria. The park was built in 2008 and it spans an area of approximately 7.7 acres. The park reopened after a three-year closure due to environmental and security reasons, and after a complete makeover in 2015. It is a partnership arrangement between the Lagos State government and a private company, Crystal Cubes Construction Company, which is managed by Mr. Rabih Jaafar. The Apapa Amusement Pack commenced operation in 1976 under the Lagos Lunar Park, which was jointly owned by the Lagos Island Council, the Lagos Mainland Council, and Improjex, a company based in Switzerland that was responsible for managing and maintaining the park. Here are compiled [https://realestateko.com/apapa-amusement-park/#Games_offered_at_the_park list of games offered] at the Amusement Park.

Dreamworld Africana(Opens in a new window)

Dreamworld Africana is an amusement and theme park situated in Lekki, Lagos State. Established in 2018, Dreamworld covers an area of 10 acres (4 ha) and re-opened to the public in 2013. The park is one of the main amusement parks in the city. The park provides many attractions to keep its visitors excited. The attractions include wet and dry facilities, bumper cars, carousal, roller coaster, trains, merry go-rounds, toddler play areas and many others.

Places to stay in Lagos

Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lagos Continental Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Manuela Residence(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

Park Inn by Radisson, Lagos Victoria Island(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good